Country Customs Body And Paint Shop

Country Customs Body And Paint Shop Automotive, Argilcultural, Industrial and Custom Paint and Body Work along many things Mechanical. Sales of Classic and Vintage Auto, Truck and Tractor Parts.

I spotted this late model Mustang with what I assume is a kit to make it look like a 1971 Mach 1?I could be wrong, nonet...
05/16/2026

I spotted this late model Mustang with what I assume is a kit to make it look like a 1971 Mach 1?

I could be wrong, nonetheless it looked neat

$60.00I have the left and right cab emblems off a 1973 GM Truck Camper Special.The emblems are still riveted to the trim...
04/30/2026

$60.00

I have the left and right cab emblems off a 1973 GM Truck Camper Special.
The emblems are still riveted to the trim. The trim has damage, but I'm keeping the emblems attached to the trim so the buyer can either remove the emblems themselves, or try and save the trim.

These are O.E. parts that I removed from a 1973 GMC C2500.

Price includes shipping through the USPS. Package will be well packed to prevent damage, and tracking will be provided upon shipment.

Woodward, Iowa
I can meet in the Grimes, Woodward, Boone, Ames areas.

Slimming down storage needs. Getting rid of extra expenses.Swept out the unit, cleaned up the grease and scrubbed the fl...
01/22/2026

Slimming down storage needs. Getting rid of extra expenses.
Swept out the unit, cleaned up the grease and scrubbed the floor with a concrete etch.

Old chapters end, while new ones begin.

1973 Formula SD-455 4-speed in a color called Florentine Red. Formulas ordered with the SD-455 engine in 1973-1974 recei...
01/10/2026

1973 Formula SD-455 4-speed in a color called Florentine Red. Formulas ordered with the SD-455 engine in 1973-1974 received the Trans Am hood and shaker. Formulas, unlike Trans Ams, did not come standard with Rally II or Honeycomb wheels, they had to be ordered. In this case the buyer opted for the no-charge base hubcaps.

Just some fun photography with the ol Cat
12/31/2025

Just some fun photography with the ol Cat

Time to Spring into action Strut replacement on the daily driver
12/17/2025

Time to Spring into action

Strut replacement on the daily driver

Pontiac's beautiful rear spoiler for their new 1970 Trans Am became a point of contention with the folks at Chevrolet. G...
12/12/2025

Pontiac's beautiful rear spoiler for their new 1970 Trans Am became a point of contention with the folks at Chevrolet. GM divisions were all under one umbrella but they remained fiercely competitive with one another. When Pontiac was led by John DeLorean (1965-1969) he had insisted on not using Chevrolet parts, whether it was a piece of trim, upholstery, or a simple ashtray, DeLorean fought to keep Pontiac unique. Some of those battles were lost due to GM bean counter cost cutting, but DeLorean was proud of his Pontiac team and always considered Chevrolet his arch rival.

The design for the all-new 1970 Firebirds was nearly complete when DeLorean left to become Chevrolet general manager in early February 1969. His successor, James McDonald, would oversee the final touches on 1970 Firebirds before they were introduced in February 1970.

Vince Piggins was Chevrolet’s Product Promotion manager. When he saw Pontiac’s 1970 Trans Am rear spoiler he realized the rear spoiler Chevrolet designed for their 1970 Z/28, which was similar to their 1969 spoiler, was not going to provide much downforce for their SCCA Trans Am Series race cars. He approached his new boss at Chevrolet, John DeLorean, and they both agreed that Pontiac’s Trans Am spoiler was better looking and would provide far more downforce at the track. DeLorean called his successor over at Pontiac, James McDonald, and asked if Chevrolet could use the Trans Am spoiler. McDonald carelessly said “ok”, as long as Chevrolet designed different spoiler end caps to give the Camaro a different look. When word got back to Pontiac's engineers and stylists that Chevrolet was planning to use the Trans Am spoiler, they were understandably upset. Pontiac had invested a lot of time, testing, and tooling in that spoiler, and they weren’t going to let Chevrolet take it from them.

A Pontiac purchasing executive contacted A.O. Smith, the company that produced Trans Am rear spoilers for Pontiac, and informed them that under no circumstances could any parts or tooling be used by Chevrolet unless approved by Pontiac. Of course, the engineers, stylists, and marketing people at Pontiac were unaware that general manager James McDonald had given his verbal ok for Chevrolet to use the spoiler.

So Chevrolet got their Trans Am spoiler, but designing new end caps and setting up new tooling took time. Chevrolet began to produce 1970 Camaros offering the smaller “nub” rear spoiler until the new end caps were ready. Chevrolet's "Trans Am" spoiler (with different end caps) would be available under a COPO designation in mid-April 1970 and then would become a regular production option for 1971. - MCN

12/07/2025

Cruising Tunes and Black Ice

The Snow-Cat started up as usual in the lovely -6° weather the other day. I've been meaning to get pictures of the fancy...
12/07/2025

The Snow-Cat started up as usual in the lovely -6° weather the other day.

I've been meaning to get pictures of the fancy baby moon hub caps I purchased for it whenever that was.
Add the two front wheels and tires from the 77 on the rear, and some brand new pizza cutters up front.

Lighting wasn't the best.

A nice little holler in Monona County, Iowa.
11/21/2025

A nice little holler in Monona County, Iowa.

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2029 L. Avenue
Woodward, IA
50276

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
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